Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Grape

Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Grape Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Grape – A varietal that needs no introduction. Originating in France but planted widely all over the world, it typically requires a fair bit of heat to properly ripen but in the climates where it thrives it is alchemized into big, bold, red wines. Latin Name: Vitis vinifera Site and Soil: Grapes like full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil. Grapes are drought resistant once they are established. Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile. Hardiness: Hardy to minus 10° F. Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting. Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in width on fence, trellis, or other support. Bloom Time: May Ripening Time: Late September Yield: 10-15 lbs. Pests & Diseases: Repel birds with flash tape or cover plants with bird netting. USDA Zone: 7